Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

This class is great for beginners without any experience! The students will learn safety fundamentals, tool and torch usage, solid rod welding and gathering, color application, shaping, and more. Students can potentially create things such as small sculptural items, marbles, paper weights, plant rods, or anything else that can be thought of with the skills learned. Let your creativity guide you! See below for class requirements & recommendations.

Please arrive at your scheduled class at least 5-10 minutes early to fill out applicable paperwork and receive assigned safety glasses. Be mindful of rush-hour traffic and plan ahead to arrive on time, as you may miss out on vital safety/intro info arriving late. Liability waivers and emergency contact forms MUST be filled out in order to participate in class. These forms will be provided upon arrival, prior to your scheduled class. Students aged 13-17 must have a guardian present and parental consent form signed. Items from class will be available to pick up at least 2-3 business days after your scheduled class. 

Requirements: 

• No sandals or open footwear in the studio - shoes must have closed toes and heels 
• No loose sleeves from the elbow down or long dangling necklaces/bracelets 
• Tops and/or sweaters must be zipped, buttoned, or closed while around the working area 
• Long hair must be tied back 
• Please come to class fed and hydrated - standing is required for the duration of the class for optimal safety. (A chair may be provided to lean on if needed for medical reasons) 
• If a student arrives to class inebriated they will be asked to leave, for safety purposes.

Recommendations:

• Cotton or natural fiber clothing recommended. It’s best to avoid synthetic clothing as it could melt in the case of an accident. 
• It is highly recommended that you bring water to drink 
• If your class is scheduled on a particularly warm day, even with our A/C set to 68° the studio can reach temperatures of 80°+ with all of the torches and equipment running. On cold days, it can start out rather chilly in the morning at the studio. It is recommended that you dress in layers so you can remove or add as necessary.

Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.